Three Herb Butter
Elevate your cooking with this luxurious Three Herb Butter, a flavorful blend of creamy unsalted butter infused with fresh parsley, thyme, and chives. Accented by the aromatic punch of garlic and zesty lemon, this easy-to-make compound butter adds a gourmet touch to any dish. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a versatile condiment perfect for spreading on warm bread, melting over grilled meats and vegetables, or enhancing your favorite recipes. Conveniently shaped into a log for easy slicing, this buttery delight can be refrigerated or frozen for later use. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or sprucing up a weekday meal, this herby butter is your secret weapon for unforgettable flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Allow the unsalted butter to come to room temperature until softened but not melted (about 15–20 minutes).
2. Finely chop the fresh parsley, thyme leaves, and chives. Ensure no large stems are included.
3. Mince the garlic clove finely or use a garlic press for a smoother consistency.
4. In a medium bowl, add the softened butter, chopped parsley, thyme, chives, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
5. Use a fork or a spatula to thoroughly mix all the ingredients until well combined and evenly distributed.
6. Place a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper on a flat surface. Spoon the herb butter mixture onto the center of the sheet.
7. Shape the butter into a log by rolling it inside the plastic wrap or parchment paper, twisting the ends to seal tightly.
8. Refrigerate the herb butter for at least 1 hour to firm up before using. For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to 3 months.
9. Slice off portions as needed and enjoy on bread, meats, vegetables, or any dish that needs a herby, buttery boost!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1660 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 193.8 g | 248% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.0 g | 565% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 1219 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.7 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 150 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
